90-degree turn with landing platform for reorientation
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May require tilting or specific angles for larger items. L-Shaped Stairs have a minimum clearance of 36 inches. The 90° turn allows furniture reorientation.
| Dimension | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Width | 36" |
| Minimum Clearance (critical) | 36" |
| Headroom | 80" |
| Total Rise | 105" |
| Tread Depth | 10" |
| Riser Height | 7.5" |
| Number of Risers | 14 |
90° landing turn — allows furniture reorientation at the turn point.
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Standard l-shaped stairs have a width of 36 inches, tread depth of 10 inches, and riser height of 7.5 inches. The total rise is 105 inches with 14 risers.
01It depends on the sofa dimensions. L-Shaped Stairs with 36" clearance may accommodate smaller sofas (under 72" wide), but larger sectionals typically won't fit.
02The minimum clearance on l-shaped stairs is 36 inches. This is the narrowest point furniture must pass through. For safe passage, furniture's smallest dimension should be at least 2-3 inches less than this clearance.
03At the 90-degree landing, you can reorient furniture. Bring items up one flight, set them down on the landing, rotate 90 degrees, then continue. The landing provides a resting point and pivot space.
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